B&N’s strategic decision to build its own online business was critical, and the same can be said for its decision to create its own e-reader, the Nook. But the retail giant must do more in the e-book world by becoming, essentially, the entire value chain itself. Read more »
While many of today’s companies talk a good game, many are just paying lip-service to cloud computing when it comes to mission-critical tasks. We’ll examine what areas and applications within the enterprise stand to gain the most in our free webinar on March 3. Read more »
The national cable association sounded the alarm bells about the FCC’s AllVid initiative, which would give consumers greater choice for their video equipment and pay-TV and OTT services. But their pessimistic view means they might miss a great opportunity to win over (or win back) customers. Read more »
Less than two years after it bought the maker of the Flip video camera franchise for a cool $590 million, the former CEO of Pure Digital is heading for the exits. With Jonathan Kaplan’s departure, it’s time to review the acquisition. Read more »
After standing by while Amazon gleefully grew its e-book business on the iPad’s fertile soil, Apple recently enforced in-app purchasing — which should surprise no one. But Apple could grow to regret this move, as it could force Amazon to create an iTunes of its own. Read more »
Cisco announced Friday that it plans to buy Inlet Technologies, a manufacturer of video-encoding and transcoding products, for $95 million. The acquisition is designed to round out Cisco’s portfolio as part of its new Videoscape solution, aimed at service providers bring video to multiple screens. Read more »
With Borders in danger of insolvency, what happens if its e-book storefront simply vanishes? Right now it’s unclear, and this question is complicated by the arrival of the agency pricing model, which places more responsibility on the shoulders of the publisher. Read more »
Rapid growth fueled the fourth quarter: Netflix and Hulu, continued apace, seeing increases in their number of users — though not without grief from Hollywood. Google TV met mixed reviews, while Apple, Samsung and a host of others raced for dominance in the connected-TV space. Read more »
In 2010 we saw the appification of the mobile web, location services stride towards critical mass and the continued battle over mobile handset platforms intensify. A critical theme across all of these trends is the increasing importance of marketing and advertising on the mobile handset. Whether […] Read more »
Let’s face facts: Digital media management is a complete mess. Apple knows this and is looking to transition iTunes to the cloud, but companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon no doubt have ambitions that will lay serious competition at the gate of Cupertino’s walled garden. Read more »
The consumer electronics industry is always looking for transformative technologies that can drive entirely new product generations. And while smart TV is still in its early stages, the ultimate promise of the transforming the TV to a service platform holds much more promise long-term than 3-D. Read more »
Some of the biggest technology tail winds driving the consumer space in 2011 will include connected entertainment devices, over-the-top video, real-time communication and continued integration of social software into entertainment platforms. Combine all this with rising consumer confidence, and we can expect an action-packed year. Read more »
Is too much choice a bad thing? LG’s recent entry into the smart TV space means at least 10 platforms are currently vying for consumer, developer and TV OEM attention. Since 10 is officially a crowd, let’s examine the implications of smart tv platform fragmentation. Read more »
Last week Google entered the e-book market with its web-based storefront and reader. Amazon promptly counterpunched with Kindle for Web. With a fast-moving market leader countering its every move, here are three ways Google can succeed in e-books. (GigaOM Pro subscription required.) Read more »
Most of the digerati remain skeptical about Microsoft’s long journey to becoming a key player in the digital home will ever pay off. But recently the company has been swinging a hot bat, with its Xbox 360 and a legitimate holiday hit in the Kinect. Read more »
Rapid innovation in the consumer and mobile space has led the way for many technologies — from mobile devices to self-serve cloud-based software and services — that are now considered indispensable by many of today’s information workers. Join GigaOM Pro for a free webinar that examines this shift. Read more »
Black Friday has become a holiday unto itself, where bargain hunters shake off their turkey hangovers to wake up before dawn and chase amazing deals. But as is the case with many activities these days, technology is rapidly changing the way people shop. Read more »
Total subscription dollars for video go down in an over-the-top video world, what with the increased popularity of services like Netflix Watch Instantly and Hulu Plus. With cord cutting on the rise, how do the entertainment and pay-TV industries make up the lost revenue? Read more »
When people mention social media and TV, often the reaction is that viewers don’t want constant status updates and tweets creating a visual mess on their screens. But yesterday at NewTeeVee Live, Robin Sloan from Twitter talked about how Twitter is changing the TV viewing experience. Read more »
One analyst this week that Apple will ship between 45 and 48 million iPads in 2011. That’s a number that would a require some extraordinary shifts and macro-events in order to happen, and Apple needs much more than just the next-generation device to meet that figure. Read more »
The tech industry has a new favorite sport: guessing who Apple will buy with its $50 billion-plus cash hoard. Since Steve Jobs mentioned the company was keeping its powder dry for possible deals, speculation over potential Apple acquisitions has run rampant and even includes household names. Read more »
Many of us go to Barnes & Noble for the comfortable environment created by overstuffed chairs and (Starbucks) coffee. But there’s reason to worry that the cozy brick-and-mortar retailer might not be around forever. Who will fill the void if it goes the way of the dodo? Read more »
As more enterprises consider cloud-based infrastructure, a key question for them is if the cloud can scale to support core operations and services. Those interested in better understanding the market are invited to join GigaOM Pro and Limelight Networks for a free, one-hour webinar next month. Read more »
Google’s newly announced partnership with DISH will distribute Logitech’s Google TV device and allow for limited integration with the satellite TV provider’s set-tops. But the real question is whether or not Google can sell such an act to the Comcasts and Time Warners of the world. Read more »
Google’s newly announced partnership with DISH will distribute Logitech’s Google TV device and allow for limited integration with the satellite TV provider’s set-tops. But the real question is whether or not Google can sell such an act to the Comcasts and Time Warners of the world. Read more »
Google headlines this week beg the question: Would Facebook ever pursue a three-screen strategy by offering up its own TV platform to users? The answer could be yes, as the TV screen seems too big a honeypot to ignore for a company that lives on advertising dollars. Read more »
Google headlines this week beg the question: Would Facebook ever pursue a three-screen strategy by offering up its own TV platform to users? The answer could be yes, as the TV screen seems too big a honeypot to ignore for a company that lives on advertising dollars. Read more »
A few weeks ago, we conducted a survey of app developers in partnership with analytics company Distimo and across our own network of sites. We asked developers which platforms they’re developing apps for, what types they’re making and plans for the future. Here are the results. Read more »
A few weeks ago, we conducted a survey of app developers in partnership with analytics company Distimo and across our own network of sites. We asked developers which platforms they’re developing apps for, what types they’re making and plans for the future. Here are the results. Read more »
When Amazon made the claim a few months ago that it owned a 70 to 80 percent share of the e-book market, we wouldn’t have blamed you for rolling your eyes. After all, the company has been criticized for its outlandish claims around e-book sales. Read more »
Today’s news that Blockbuster is filing for bankruptcy should surprise no one, but are Blockbuster’s troubles a sign that all large brick and mortar retailers of content –- be it music, movies and yes, even books –- are eventually doomed? Read more »
The promise of a completely open-source enterprise is near, but the nagging question remains: Will it work as a business for the technology industry? On Sept. 29, about 75 entrepreneurs, executives and investors will gather at the GigaOM San Francisco offices to discuss that very question. Read more »
Amid talk surrounding the Apple-Google app store battle, many have overlooked Apple’s main advantage: the direct billing relationship with consumers thanks to iTunes. But Google now sees a new entry point to your wallet which hits right at the core strengths of Apple: music and books. Read more »
Apple and Google may be making all the headlines over the future of the living room, but another tech giant seems to be missing from the connected TV conversation: Cisco. What would Cisco need to do in order to compete in the connected TV space? Read more »
Apple and Google may be making all the headlines over the future of the living room, but another tech giant seems to be missing from the connected TV conversation: Cisco. What would Cisco need to do in order to compete in the connected TV space? Read more »
How can a developer prosper in the competitive space of mobile apps? You tell us. If you’re a mobile app developer, please take our survey to help us see where the market is going. We want to know about platforms, profits and popular apps. Read more »
How can a developer prosper in the competitive space of mobile apps? You tell us. If you’re a mobile app developer, please take our survey to help us see where the market is going. We want to know about platforms, profits and popular apps. Read more »
The world of mobile content is perhaps one of the most vibrant in all of digital media, and if you are a part of this fast-growing market, you won’t want to miss a free, hour-long roundtable conversation with GigaOM Pro. Read more »
If we know one thing about our readers, it’s that you use the latest mobile phone platforms and newest gadgets, and you have strong opinions about which devices to buy next. Take our mobile survey to help us identify the next big trends in mobile. Read more »
If we know one thing about our readers, it’s that you use the latest mobile phone platforms and newest gadgets, and you have strong opinions about which devices to buy next. Take our mobile survey to help us identify the next big trends in mobile. Read more »
